THE Townsville Fire have added more muscle to their off-court organisation with the appointment of a new general manager.

Former Cricket Victoria and Bowls Australia media adviser Richard Goodbody began service with the Fire on Wednesday, and will work with former acting general manager Judy Higgins who assumes an operations role.

Goodbody was selected from a range of applicants and has been tasked with guiding the Townsville Fire through a next phase of growth.

“It’s a really exciting period to be joining the Fire both on and off the court, and there’s a great program that (Fire coach) Chris Lucas has had here,” Goodbody said.

“We’ve seen the success that the girls have had, and it’s now about being able to make sure where sustainable and going in that upward trajectory.